It is with great sadness and regret that we announce the passing of Billy Thomas which occurred at the Moncton City Hospital May 9, 2010 at the age of 50. Born July 17, 1959, he was the beloved son of the late James F. Thomas and the late Gladys Thomas (Main). Billy grows up in Robinsonville, NB and worked as a fishing guide on the Restigouche River for most of his life. He leaves to mourn two daughters, Cindy Thomas (Chris Mann) of Glen Levit, NB and Jennifer Thomas (Donavon Ritchie) of Campbellton, NB along with three beautiful grandchildren Taylor, Nickolas and Tycen. Survived by his five brothers and sisters, Betty Marshall (Sheldon) and Kathy Mann (Shane) both of Upsalquitch, NB, Don Thomas (Maureen) of Fredericton, NB, Johnny Thomas (Sally) of Robinsonville, NB, and Phillip Welch (May) of Orangeville, Ont. Plus many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. plus many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. The funeral was held from Maher's Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday May 13, 2010 with Rev. A Godsoe officiating. Internment took place privately at the Robinsonville Cemetery where Billy was laid to rest next to his mother and father. Hymns sung by the Choir were: Amazing Grace, What a Friend we have in Jesus, and In the Garden. Rev. Godsoe was so kind to read the Eulogy written by Billy's daughter Cindy Thomas. We would like to express our sincere thanks to the Campbellton Regional Hospital Emergency staff, Dr. N. LeBelle, Ambulance Services, Campbellton Fire Dept and the Moncton City Hospital ICU. Thanks to Maher's Funeral Home for their support and guidance during this difficult time. To Rev. Godsoe, Choir members, and to the organist B. Jewett. Thank you. Thank you so much to family and friends for helping us through this! Without your phone calls, comforting words, sympathy cards, prayers, and support we would have been lost. Thank you Carol Fraser for having the Luncheon following the Funeral Service that day and everyone who made that possible. A special thank you to Joanne MacDonald, Kevin MacDonald and Sharon Archibald who stayed with Billy when we couldn't be there! We will never forget Billy's big smile, his giving heart, and his great personality. We miss you everyday and you'll be in our hearts forever! Love, Cindy, Jennifer, Don, Betty, Kathy, Johnny, Phillip and family.

Leo Doucette 1932 - 2010

Passed away peacefully at the Restigouche Hospital Centre, Campbellton, NB on May 30, 2010 at the age of 78, Leo Doucette. Born in Campbellton, he was the son of the late Edward and Florence Doucette. Leo is survived by two sisters, Connie LeBlanc (Nick) of McLeods and Inga Anderson (and friend) of Campbellton, three brothers, Jerome of Lincoln, NB, Ronald (Mary) of Holland Centre, Ontario and John Edward (Rachelle) of Val Belair, Quebec. He was predeceased by his sisters Dorothy and Florine (Birdie) and by his brother Kenneth. Funeral service was held at Maher's Funeral Chapel, Campbellton on Thursday, June 3rd with Father Romeo Morrison officiating. Burial in the family plot in St. Thomas Aquinas cemetery. Funeral arrangements were in the care of Maher's Funeral Home, Campbellton.

Joyce Valdron 1937 - 2010

Joyce Valdron 1937 - 2010 Surrounded by her family, the death of Joyce Valdron occurred Thursday, June 3, 2010 at the Campbellton Regional Hospital in Campbellton, New Brunswick. Joyce was born on May 13, 1937 in Campbellton, New Brunswick to the late Andrew and Laura (Durette) Dobson. Besides her husband, Joyce was a loving mother to Kenny (Natalie), grandmother to Laura and Ryan and great grandmother to Jaiden and Oaklyn. Also surviving are her brothers Sterling Dobson, Lloyd (Claudette) Dobson and Carl (Lorraine) Dobson as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Andrew and Laura Dobson, sisters Marion Chesser and Lorraine LeBrun and brothers Andy Dobson and Harold (Hallie) Dobson. Joyce worked for many years as Canteen Manager at the Memorial Gardens and later as Canteen Manager at the Memorial Civic Center. Funeral Mass was held Saturday, June 5, 2010 at 11:00 am from the St. Thomas Aquinas Church with interment at the St. Thomas Aquinas Cemetery. Donations can be made to the Canadian Lung Association. Funeral arrangements were in the care of Maher's Funeral Home, Campbellton.

Jessie McMillan

The death of Jessie McMillan occurred June 03, 2010 at the age of 97. Born in Blackville, she was the daughter of the late Burton Mersereau and Jessie (McDonald). Jessie taught school for twenty four years and was an active member of the church as a choir member, Sunday school teacher, U.C.W & C.G.I.T. leader. She is survived by her daughters; Patricia (Nick) Fitkowski of Ridgedale, Sask., Margaret McMillan of Nash Creek, son Allan of Orillia, On; three grandchildren Cheryl, Susan and Sue, as well as three great grandchildren; Jessica, Maria and Andrea. She is also survived by her sisters Grace Ceowperthwaite, Jean McPhail and her brothers William and Burton Jr. She was pre-deceased by her husband of nearly fifty years Harvie, stepmother Jane MacDougall, foster parents Allan and Sophronia Arbeau as well as her sisters Isabel and Glorna, brother Victor and daughter in law Sandy. Her funeral was held from Chaleur United Church,Nash Creek, Sunday, June 6, 2010 officiated by Rev. Austin Jagoe. Pallbearers were Finley Cook, Allison Blake, Steven Doucet, Wayne Harvey, Arthur Winton and Tony LaPointe. Honourary Pallbearers were Tammy Carrier, Simone Rosengren, Brenda Harvey, Valerie Hickey and Edna Ward. Funeral arrangements were in the care of MacMillans Funeral Home, Black Point. www.macmillansfuneralhome.ca

Jean Marguerite Golden 1925- 2010

Passed away at the Dalhousie Palliative Care Unit on May 30, 2010 at the age of 84, Mrs. Jean Marguerite Golden. Born in Miramichi, NB to the late Sterling & Jennie Jardine. Survived by her children: John (Lynn), BC, Bill (Barb), BC, Mike, Alberta, Darlene (Albert), Barb (Harold) of Charlo, sisters: Betty MacCurdy Point la Nim, Marion Richards, BC, nine grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her husband Gerald, son David, brother George, sister Doris and grandson Tyson. The Funeral Service was held from St. John's United Church on Wednesday, June 2, 2010. Pallbearers were sons, Bill and Mike, daughters Darlene and Barb. Interment at New Mills Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were in the care of Maher's Funeral Home, Dalhousie.

Heather Butler (Kaine)

Heather Butler (Kaine) passed away suddenly May 31, 2010 in Hamilton, Ont. Beloved mother of Matthew, daughter of Basil and Faye Kaine, sister of Lorri (Dave) Ashton and Doug (Darlene) Kaine, aunt of Davey, Becky, John (Patty) and Austin. Memorial Service and interment held at Glen Levit United Church. The Rose It is only a tiny rosebud -- a flower of God's design; But I cannot unfold the petals With these clumsy hands of mine. The secret or unfolding flowers Is not known to such as I-- The flower God opens so sweetly In my hands would fade and die. If I cannot unfold a rosebud This flower of God's design, Then how can I think I have wisdom To unfold this life or mine, So I'll trust in Him for His leading Each moment of every day, And I'll look to Him for His guidance Each step of the pilgrims' way. For the pathway that lies before me My heavenly Father knows-- I'll trust Him to unfold the moments Just as He unfolds the rose.